
9-8 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHARGING SYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOTING
Battery runs down quickly
Step 1
1) Check accessories which use excessive amounts of electricity.
Are accessories being installed?
Step 2
1) Check the battery for current leaks. (
9-9)
Is the battery for current leaks OK?
Step 3
1) Measure the regulated voltage between the battery terminals. (
9-10)
Is the regulated voltage OK?
Step 4
1) Measure the resistance of the generator coil. (
9-10)
Is the resistance of generator coil OK?
YES
Remove accessories.
NO
Go to Step 2.
YES
Go to Step 3.
NO
• Short circuit of wire harness.
• Faulty electrical equipment.
YES
• Faulty battery.
• Abnormal driving condition.
NO
Go to Step 4.
YES
Go to Step 5.
NO
• Faulty generator coil.
• Disconnected lead wires.
Generator
IG. switch
Load
Batter
y
Regulator/Rectifier